Memento Mori
by RKT

Comment by atupdate:
I think you found a wonderful subject for this challenge. However, the lighting needs to be a bit more dramatic (maybe a bit more from the side) and the image could use more contrast for my taste. This could be a result of your conversion method to B&W (desat only). If so, take a look in the tutorial section. There is a great tutorial on B&W conversion.

Memento Mori
by RKT

Comment by AbraCadabRa13:
very nice. I love the shadows and how it enhances the overall beauty of the flower, even though its in its final stages of life.

Memento Mori
by RKT

Comment by KarenNfld:
Robert? Beautiful as always, can't go wrong with a dead flower for this challenge.

Memento Mori
by RKT

Comment by keibo84:
seems a little too dark overall...

Memento Mori
by RKT

Comment by Kavey:
Lighting works very well.

Memento Mori
by RKT

Comment by hihosilver:
I never forget that I am mortal...this one is definitely in my Top 3 for this challenge. The lighting, detail, and composition are just perfect overall and for this challenge...IMHO.

Memento Mori
by RKT

Comment by mgsmith53:
Even dead flowers have beauty in the eye of the right person. Cool.

Memento Mori
by RKT

Comment by SnapperL:
dead and wilting. I like it. 10 Coming back to finish my post. I like this image because although it IS dieing and wilting the harsh coloring allows me to appreciate the texture on the plant.

Memento Mori
by RKT

Comment by VictoriaSecretGarden:
Very cool... like the positioning and the desaturation very much..

Classic Desire
by RKT

Comment by pineapple:
Elegant juxtaposition! Nice result too.